Systematic Technology Assessment
- 1. Systematic Assessment of Technology Advancement and Insertion Requirements for Programs/Projects James W. Bilbro JB Consulting International Audience This course is designed for technical professionals in projects or systems engineering at the journeyman, or supervisory level. Goal The ½ day basic course provides an understanding of what is required to perform a systematic assessment of the technology maturity and corresponding development needs of the systems, subsystems and components required to enable a program/project to meet goals and objectives. The content provides concepts, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform assessments on complex projects – including those involving System of Systems. Real-life case studies are included. An additional ½ day of exercising the tools on mock assessments can be included as an option. Learning Outcomes Participants will learn how to assess programs/projects with respect to understanding the state of technology maturity of the systems, subsystems and components required for successful completion/operation. They will also learn how to use the Advancement Degree of Difficulty (AD2) process to identify the “tall tent poles” in cost, schedule and risk associated with developing immature elements and to lay out technology development plans with associated cost and schedule plans necessary to ensure successful program/project completion. Specific issues presented in the context of the case studies help participants gain in-depth knowledge about real-life successes and failures in project management. Learning Methods The course employs a combination of lecture with class interaction. Case studies are used along with an “in- class” assessment project to give participants hands-on experience in assessing the technology maturity of actual systems, subsystems and components and to relate that maturity to cost, schedule and risk impacts in the subsequent development process. An in-class assessment is available as an option. Specific Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand the rationale for performing technology assessments and the impact of not doing so • Have a firm understanding of the Technology Readiness levels and their exit criteria • Apply systematic processes to assess programs/projects to determine maturity and development needs JB Consulting International 4017 Panorama Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: 256-534-6245 Fax : 866-235-8953 Mobile : 256-655-6273 E-mail: jbci@bellsouth.net Website : www. jbconsulting International.com
- 2. • Employ a suite of tools that will enable a standardized assessment • Understand the Advancement Degree of Difficulty (AD2) as it relates to identifying cost, risk and schedule impacts of immature technology for program/project completion • Employ the AD2 Tool to systematically identify “tall tent poles” in cost, risk and schedule • Develop a plan for successful technology maturation and insertion for complex projects • Develop the basis for “push back” on program/project requirements that cannot be met • Communicate technological risks to stakeholders Key Topics • Technology Readiness Level descriptions for hardware and software along with exit criteria for each level • Definition of assessment terminology • TRL and AD2 Assessment process description • TRL and AD2 Assessment tools description • Optional complex assessment project in which class members are engaged Duration: Basic Course: ½ day (3½ hrs instruction, + one 15 min break) Basic Course + Option: 1 day (6 ½ hrs instruction, + two 15 min breaks and a 1 hr lunch) Materials: All presentation material including tools will be provided in electronic format by means of a link to www.jbconsultinginternational.com Facilities Required: Lecture room with projector and screen. Each participant must have a laptop. Cost Basic Course $1,500 per session plus travel (airfare, rental car (or mileage for POV), lodging, meals and incidentals plus actual travel time in route ($100 per hour) Basic Course + Option $2000 plus travel (airfare, rental car (or mileage for POV), lodging, meals and incidentals plus actual travel time in route ($100 per hour) If presentation material and tools are desired in CD/DVD form there is an additional charge of $5 per CD/DVD. JB Consulting International 4017 Panorama Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: 256-534-6245 Fax : 866-235-8953 Mobile : 256-655-6273 E-mail: jbci@bellsouth.net Website : www. jbconsulting International.com